In this episode we talk about how games look. We talk about how important the visual aspect of gaming is to us and how it can bring in or drive off new gamers. In our review section, we look at the super-hot Fantasy Flight game, Android: Netrunner.
Netrunner is an LCG. When you buy boxes and expansions, you can see exactly what cards are in the package. No luck needed.
Two of the factions in the game. On the left is NBN, the News Corporation. On the right is a runner from the Anarch faction.
An example of some cards in a corp deck. Artwork and graphic design is awesome in this game.
And an example of runner cards. Again, the artwork is really evocative of the theme.
This is how the game might look a few turns in. Ignore the glare please. Also, don't look too closely at the cards for tactical advice. I probably put out some dumb combination of cards.
We use these player aides to remind us what different things are called and where they go. You can get them here: http://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/90450/android-netrunner-quick-and-easy-play-mats-refere
Tokens used in the game
And how I store them.
I've recently gotten into Netrunner myself, and I have to say (besides that the fact that it's great to play) that it is a fantastic looking game! Sad to hear that yourself and Tony haven't played it as much as you intended - you should get on that!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. I love the way that Netrunner looks. It's just so starkly different from anything else in my collection. And yes, Tony and I really do need to play more!
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